When
Thursday November 10, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM PST
2:00 - 4:30 pm - Workshop
4:30 - 5:30 pm - "Frist Drink on Us" Networking
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Where
Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego14811 Kruse Oaks Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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OTTA & Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory present - Receptive Operators: From Contact to Contract
he number of international visitors to Oregon is growing, and tourism industry partners have access to the incredible potential this market brings. This workshop will prepare you and your business to work with Receptive Operators - how to find them, communicate with them, and contract with them - so YOU can enjoy a piece of the international inbound action. Come away with practical tactics and tools to boost off-season sales - it's not as daunting as it seems! 2:00 pm - Working with Receptive Operators: Why and How
Heather Anderson, Tourism Sales Manager for Travel Portland, will lead the general session with an overview of key information get your business in front of the world through receptive operators. This includes everything from statistics to hot markets for our region to the basics of the buying chain, Billie will lay the groundwork with a great base of information for everyone.
End the day with a ticket to have the 'first drink on us' in Sam's Lounge and enjoy some networking time with your workshop-mates, panelists and peers.
4:30 - 5:30 pm - "First Drink on Us" Networking
Heather Anderson, Tourism Sales Manager for Travel Portland, will lead the general session with an overview of key information get your business in front of the world through receptive operators. This includes everything from statistics to hot markets for our region to the basics of the buying chain, Billie will lay the groundwork with a great base of information for everyone.
3:00 pm - Industry Segment Breakouts
The second half of the workshop features three concurrent breakout sessions focused on specific tactics related to these industry segments: hotels, attractions, and DMO's. A panel of experts from each of these segments will talk in-depth about specific things receptive operators are looking for, marketing tools and fulfillment tips, case studies, and the opportunity for Q & A with panelists who are actively working with receptives (see below for a list of panelists).End the day with a ticket to have the 'first drink on us' in Sam's Lounge and enjoy some networking time with your workshop-mates, panelists and peers.
Hotel breakout panel:
Jennifer Morkert, Elizabeth Street Inn
Scott Hartcorn, Shilo Inns
Attraction breakout panel:
Todd Roll, Pedal Bike ToursDMO breakout panel:
Samara Phelps, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
4:30 - 5:30 pm - "First Drink on Us" Networking